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Singers and Tales

Oral Tradition and the Roots of Literature

by Michael Drout
Michael Drout
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In this course, Professor Michael D. C. Drout traces literature back to its ultimate sources in oral tradition. Drout shows us how works as varied as the Odyssey, Beowulf, the Finnish Kalevala, and epic songs from the former Yugoslavia were shaped by their origins as songs sung - and composed - before a live audience. Understanding the oral roots of these great works lets us see them in a whole new light. From classical texts to contemporary digital media, Drout demonstrates how the dynamics of oral tradition shape the verbal art that makes us who we are.

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  • Release date

    September 15, 2014

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      • ISBN: 9781490633947
      • File size: 133728 KB
      • Duration: 04:38:35

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      May 1, 2015

      Part of "The Modern Scholar" series of recorded lectures, this work includes eight talks by Drout (English, Wheaton Coll.). With topics ranging from the Odyssey and Beowulf to contemporary digital compositions, these lectures introduce listeners to the oral traditions that are the foundation of written literature. In an audio series such as this one, the presentation must serve as both lecture and, at least in part, textbook, leading the audience through material that can be difficult to master. Drout does this very well, proving himself a spirited and intellectually stimulating guide to works that might overwhelm a listener in less capable hands. VERDICT While keeping to the series' promise of "college-level courses," Drout teaches in an entertaining and accessible manner that ensures his listeners will be able to learn as they listen.--Wendy Galgan, St. Francis Coll., Brooklyn

      Copyright 2015 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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